Explore the Family Name Vought
The meaning of Vought
Americanized form of German Vogt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vought in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vought had a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vought was ranked 17,695th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to 19,498th. This represents a drop of approximately 10.19%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1,461 in 2000 to 1,385 in 2010, a decline of around 5.2%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Vought per 100,000 US residents fell by about 12.96% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,695 | #19,498 | -10.19% |
| Count | 1,461 | 1,385 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vought
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a minor shift among those carrying the Vought surname between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority identified as White, with 96.99% in 2000 and 95.96% in 2010. The percentage of Voughts identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.3% to 0.94%. Interestingly, there was a considerable increase in Voughts identifying as Hispanic, from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Vought identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was negligible in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.96% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.81% | 88.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.94% | -27.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |